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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.82, 1,310.82 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.82, 1,310.82 and 670.15 is: 924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.82 : 1,310.82 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.82/1,310.82 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.82x = 1,310.82 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.82x = 878,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,442.67/949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.85

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